The patient with multiple sclerosis tells the nursing assistant that after physical therapy she is too tired to take a bath. What is your priority nursing diagnosis at this time?

Fatigue related to disease stateActivity Intolerance due to generalized weaknessImpaired Physical Mobility related to neuromuscular impairment Self-care Deficit related to fatigue and neuromuscular weakness

Explanation.

D – At this time, based on the patient’s statement, the priority is Self-Care Deficit related to fatigue after physical therapy. The other three nursing diagnoses are appropriate to a patient with MS, but they are not related to the patient’s statement. Focus: Prioritization